Written Geriatric Assessment
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Read MoreAssessing an Elder ?-How Do You Gather Evidence Like Sherlock Holmes Wife ?
Just as detectives meticulously sift through clues, leave no stone unturned to make certain all the evidence
is taken into account before reaching conclusions, so does the geriatric care manager. Like Sherlock Holmes, GCMs conducting a geriatric assessment must strive to make sure all facts have been gathered and examined, both individually and in combination with one another, before writing a report and developing a care plan.
What is a Written Geriatric Assessment and Why Does Sherlock Holmes Do It?
Just as detectives meticulously sift through clues, leave no stone unturned to make certain all the evidence
is taken into account before reaching conclusions, so does the geriatric care manager. Like Sherlock Holmes, GCMs conducting a geriatric assessment must strive to make sure all facts have been gathered and examined, both individually and in combination with one another, before writing a report and developing a care plan.
Why Add A Pick List to the Care Plan in Your Geriatric Assessment Form ?
When creating a care plan, it is best to use an assessment that has a pick list of the most common problems on the top. This makes it easier to create the care plan. It gives you a quick guide for what to add to your care plan. This list is not exhaustive and you can add other problems in the care plan. However, it offers the “prime suspects” you may use, as you are the detective trying to solve the older person’s problems.
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